Mytek Stereo 96 DAC Stereo Mastering D/A Converter

The Mytek Stereo 96 D/A Converter is a DAC stereo mastering D/A converter. The Stereo 96 DAC is a two channel hi-end Digital to Analog converter for recording and mastering applications. The main feature of this converter is its outstanding sound quality which makes it suitable for the most demanding projects when preserving the original signal quality is a required. The MYTEK Stereo 96 series consists of two 1/3 rack units- the Stereo 96 ADC and the Stereo 96 DAC. They are also a part of extended family of 1/3 rack units which also includes 192kHz capable converters, SRC and Studio Clock. Stereo 96 converters can be used as stand-alone devices for variety of studio applications such as mastering, recording and playback, whenever the highest quality conversion is required.

Users choose Mytek converters primarily for their outstanding sound quality. The sound of Mytek converters can be described as "transparent". We design our converters to be as faithful to the signal as possible, rather than follow philosophy of some other manufacturers who offer "analog" or "tube" sounding converters. Mytek converters are closest to a straight wire, which is especially evident when used at full 24/96 resolution. Sonically they are equal or better than the most expensive mastering converters. Even when used in 16 bit mode, the Stereo 96 converters produce 20dB (10 times) less distortion than typical converters found in budget recording equipment.

The main features of the Mytek Stereo 96 D/A Converter include:

• Same converter chip and specs as 8X96 DAC
• Transparent high current, high performance headphone amp
• Volume control assignable to headphones and analog outputs
• External or internal sync.
• Accepts up to 192k single wire input on internal sync, and up to 96k on external sync.
• Stereo level meter with true over detection

• Conversion
  • 2-channel, , PCM 192-kHz D-to-A conversion in SuperLock mode
  • 96-kHz D-to-A conversion when digital input sync is used
  • Sample rates playback with 100-kHz analog bandwidth in SuperLock mode
• Dimensions
  • 1/3 rack space wide x 1U high x 8” deep
  • Rack mount 1U shelf available
  • 3.5 pounds
• Digital inputs: AES/EBU and S/PDIF hi speed digital inputs (25-200kHz), input source-selection switch
• Analog outputs: Balanced, +4dB outputs (+29 dBu) with adjustable gain trimpots
• Jitter: Total jitter immunity via Superlock technology
• Dynamic range: 120 dB, A-weighted
• Mains
  • 100/115V-220/240V 50/60Hz switchable
  • Power switch on the front panel
  • Internal low-radiation oversized toroidal power supply
• Resolution: 24bit
• THD + Noise: -107 dB (0.0005%)